Linear Optimization Model for Efficient Use of Irrigation Water

The implementation of innovative and efficient irrigation techniques is among the greatest challenges facing agriculture. In this regard, a linear programming model is presented in order to optimize water use. The idea behind this model is to assess the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of precipitat...

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Main Authors: Wafa Difallah, Khelifa Benahmed, Belkacem Draoui, Fateh Bounaama
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Agronomy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5353648
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description The implementation of innovative and efficient irrigation techniques is among the greatest challenges facing agriculture. In this regard, a linear programming model is presented in order to optimize water use. The idea behind this model is to assess the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of precipitation to determine the amount of irrigation water required to optimize water use. To achieve this idea, the “knapsack” problem decisional form was used, and the combination of the linear programming and the above-mentioned form proved satisfactory. Field experiments were conducted in Algeria. Based on calculated budgets a model using linear programming was developed. A comparison between the model results and the field findings suggests that the model could reduce water consumption by 28.5%.
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spelling doaj-art-ae21dbc60b754dc297eed099ba6c41a82025-02-03T01:12:11ZengWileyInternational Journal of Agronomy1687-81591687-81672017-01-01201710.1155/2017/53536485353648Linear Optimization Model for Efficient Use of Irrigation WaterWafa Difallah0Khelifa Benahmed1Belkacem Draoui2Fateh Bounaama3Laboratory of Energetic in Arid Zones (ENERGARID), Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tahri Mohammed University of Bechar, Bechar, AlgeriaDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tahri Mohammed University of Bechar, Bechar, AlgeriaLaboratory of Energetic in Arid Zones (ENERGARID), Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tahri Mohammed University of Bechar, Bechar, AlgeriaLaboratory of Energetic in Arid Zones (ENERGARID), Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Tahri Mohammed University of Bechar, Bechar, AlgeriaThe implementation of innovative and efficient irrigation techniques is among the greatest challenges facing agriculture. In this regard, a linear programming model is presented in order to optimize water use. The idea behind this model is to assess the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of precipitation to determine the amount of irrigation water required to optimize water use. To achieve this idea, the “knapsack” problem decisional form was used, and the combination of the linear programming and the above-mentioned form proved satisfactory. Field experiments were conducted in Algeria. Based on calculated budgets a model using linear programming was developed. A comparison between the model results and the field findings suggests that the model could reduce water consumption by 28.5%.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5353648
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